RollingRockTX
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I got to looking at something like this
looks like it will fit inside my truck box already...
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kdogeod
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Another reason I like my AUX taqnk is not having to fuel at those "available" stations in bad areas, in convient times or unkept pavement. I like pulling to trusted stops, when I want..72 gallons gives me the flexibility. If I had a long-bed I would like 110.
A good example where 26-35 gallons does not work well is I-10 from about el paso to san antonio...unless you don't can where you stop.
Just my 2cents.
The added reserve capacity also has tremendous payback in picking lower $$$$diesel while on road or locally (by timing purchases). On average I save at least 15 cents a gallon....and often a quarter or more.
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sirdrakejr
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Moved from 5th wheels to Gen'l RVing Issues.
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SeniorGNC
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When I evacuated for Hurricane Rita in '06 it was great to have the 5th wheel and all the capability that it provided. However, it took us 33 hours to go from the south side of Houston to Dallas. I nearly ran out of fuel in the middle of that traffic nightmare.
I said never again.
So I built a platform out of plywood and used 2x4's for dividers to hold fuel for the truck and the generator. It holds 35 gal of diesel and 10 gal of gasoline and is secured behind the hitch to the rear hitch rail and the rear frame/bumper.
So when I had to evacuate for Hurricane Ike, I was ready.
So the picture below is what the bed of the truck looked like returning to home with the original configuration on the platform in the back of the bed (pluse 1 extra diesel can) and the extra gasoline and LP that I brought back in the front of the bed. Please note that next hurricane I will have the extra gasoline and LP stored in the garage and it will not be transported with me. This is not for regular camping, just hurricane evacuations.
Oh well. I am having problems posting the picture. If anyone has any words of wisdom for me, I'm all ears. I pasted the URL from community.rv.net, but all I get is this red "x". (I right clicked on the picture and pasted the listed link via the pop-up when using the "Image" icon when editing this post. Obviously I did something wrong.)
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ol Bombero-JC
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Lantley wrote:Unless your driving a short bed with the small 25 or so gallon tank. I see no need to carry 5-10 extra gallons. Different stokes. 
Lantley - you must have brand X pickup. 
My SHORT bed came with the same 35 gal capacity as a long bed.
A "vent kit" will increase that to approx 39-40 gal.
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Anyway - back to the OPs question.
I've NEVER had any problem finding diesel - only a rare problem of accessing the pump. (No room to maneuver).
As far as "rural" areas - usually diesel very easy to find (farmers don't use a lot of gasoline!).
Also, usually truck stops are outside of towns.
But - even with 35 gal capacity - a bit extra is nice "insurance".
I recently switched from the 5 gal container (never carried more than one) - to the 18 gal aluminum fuel tank available from Northern Tool for about $200. Pump (via in-line elect fuel pump) from top of the "reserve" to the fill line on the pickup. Didn't want gravity feed.
The tank is set up so I can easily remove it if desired.
Yep - dif strokes!
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BruceStarkey
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JC. You did it the correct way, gravity feed is frowned upon by all provinces and most states. While inspecting trucks for this isn't generally done, just get pulled over for anything else and it will become an issue if the LEO glances into the bed and doesn't see those fittings on the top of the tank.
With my previous rig of Duramx and aux tank set-up, I pulled into a truck stop and parked beside a bunch of farm vehicles and didn't realize they were in the process of being inspected by DMV inspectors, one of whom noticed my 'big grey box' asked very courtiously if it were a fuel tank and would I mind opening up the top of my 'Handy' steel tool/tank so he could view the compliance sticker and the fittings within. His concern was the gravity feed issue and rollover spillage containment.
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jimwooster
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ButteBumBob wrote:I have one of these.... Diesel Can
Have the same setup, but frankly, I have gone over 35,000 miles including two trips out west, and have never had an issue finding fuel. I usually start looking between a half and a quarter tank and this has worked well. An extra few gallons is not a bad idea though.
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Mile High
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Wow - tried to find a truck bed rack that would carry about 8 cans across - could only find locking singles for about $70 each - gulp - guess I'll build something.
We normally take 6 empty Blitz cans and 2 empty water cans to the lake to use on the boat. They hold OK with straps, but to try and keep 2 for deisel that have fuel in them combined with empty ones gets a little difficult to secure.
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hook47
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Mile High, I use square plastic milk cartons to put my propane tanks in, strapped down, to go get them refilled, keeps them upright a little better. Think a 5 gallon plastic jug may fit in them also. I have a large cooler in the front of the bed, with a milk carton on either side, fits snug. In the cartons I put my Power Service fuel additives, wiper fluid, etc in them and bungeed down. Makes it easy to get to.
To the original post, more or less. Been cross country many times and have found a lack of ULSD too often, but usually near by a station that does have it. Then, as many have said, there are times when you can't manuver. I had to back out of a station once or twice, not fun. Haven't carried any extra, but might for peace of mind and would cycle the fuel from time to time to keep extra fresh.
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ramblemutt
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I've never really had a concern about xtra fuel....44 gal tank 11-12 mpg....but I can see the need at some point. Wouldn't know where to carry it in my Ex, certainly not inside TV or TT. Suppose I could build an external carry rack. Been all over the western states and western Canada however, and the only problem I've run into so far was a nozzle that wouldn't fit one time way out in the boondox. After scratching my head for a few minutes, I happened to walk around the other side of the pump where I found a standard nozzle. Lucky I guess. I have had to unhook a couple of times to get to the pump, but better than running out. Guess I could carry an empty can or two around to keep from having to unhook but it has happened so seldom. On my list of inconveniences, this one is not very high.
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